Jimmy Martin (The Kit Man) - An Everton Treasure.

[Eggs]

I’m hearing on the grapevine that our trusted and universally popular Kit Man, Jimmy Martin will be retiring very soon.

Jimmy has served the club for over 40 years, first as coach driver then brought in as our first ‘Kit Man’ by Colin Harvey. He’s been there through the good times, he’s been there through the bad and he’s forged lasting friendships with players and staff. Jimmy is one of the good guys, a true character.

Jimmy is now in his mid-70s & I’m sure I’m not alone in thanking him for his service & wishing him a long and happy retirement;

 

[mahermi1]

Know this for a fact, salt of the Earth kind of guy, someone I know gave them a fair bit of freebies.

 

[Noble Savage]

I’m hearing on the grapevine that our trusted and universally popular Kit Man, Jimmy Martin will be retiring very soon.

Jimmy has served the club for over 40 years, first as coach driver then brought in as our first ‘Kit Man’ by Colin Harvey. He’s been there through the good times, he’s been there through the bad and he’s forged lasting friendships with players and staff. Jimmy is one of the good guys, a true character.

Jimmy is now in his mid-70s & I’m sure I’m not alone in thanking him for his service & wishing him a long and happy retirement;



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Met him years ago when I had a tour with another treasure Hickson. They loved a bit of banter. Great bloke and I hope he has a very relaxing retirement.
He must have some epic stories.

 

[Goodisongang]

Reckon he takes one for the fans as he's retired and hides all muapays tops so he can't be involved in the squad

 

[Eggs]

Met him years ago when I had a tour with another treasure Hickson. They loved a bit of banter. Great bloke and I hope he has a very relaxing retirement.
He must have some epic stories.

…he could write a book with his stories & I wouldn’t be surprised if our own @alan ball is front of the queue for an interview. Jimmy will talk about his beloved Everton all day.

 

[Jacob]

Did the stadium tour a few years ago for my Godson's birthday treat and Jimmy was one of the guides. A great ambassador for our club and moreover, a loyal and steadfast Evertonian. Enjoy your well earned retirement, Jim.

 

[Mrbluenose]

Must be very bittersweet to retire when you do something you love.

 

[BNJ1878]

A wonderful, lovely man.

Met him a few times from around the mid 90s on and he always remembers.

The respect the players have for him tells you everything you need to know about the fella.

Wish him all the best in his retirement. I'm sure he'll still be a regular fixture at the game.

 

[Eggs]

Must be very bittersweet to retire when you do something you love.

….too true, he‘d never been abroad until he joined Everton & he’s now travelled the world. He’s the brunt of players banter but still gives as good as he gets.

 

[tommye]

A wonderful, kind, caring and genuinely funny man. There's not enough like him in the world any more.
The club will be a far poorer place without him.

Best of luck in your retirement Jimmy.
Thanks for everything down the years.

 

[Bluebonic]

I’m hearing on the grapevine that our trusted and universally popular Kit Man, Jimmy Martin will be retiring very soon.

Jimmy has served the club for over 40 years, first as coach driver then brought in as our first ‘Kit Man’ by Colin Harvey. He’s been there through the good times, he’s been there through the bad and he’s forged lasting friendships with players and staff. Jimmy is one of the good guys, a true character.

Jimmy is now in his mid-70s & I’m sure I’m not alone in thanking him for his service & wishing him a long and happy retirement;



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Every plyer interviews say what a great man he is, and that nobody, but nobody messes him about!

 

[Houghty19]

Don't think I'll be thanking him too much cos he's still putting maupays shirt out for him.

 

[LEONARD]

Fantastic character, I hope there is a 'tell all' book on the way.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Folk like that are the fabric of the club. Do the unseen jobs, hold stuff together and in many ways set the tone. Something that possibly gets lost in the current mega-money era.

Wishing him a happy retirement.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Can't be that good...we had to go to Sports Direct for socks,Dyche's first training session.


Happy retirement Jim.x